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Roof survey in Woodham Mortimer, Essex
A careful look at the roof at your property in Woodham Mortimer, with photos and a written report.
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
For landlords and managing agents
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
About our roof survey in Woodham Mortimer
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have seen a mark on a ceiling or bits of tile in the garden, while others just want to know where they stand. The approach is the same in each case: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. If you’ve noticed slates or tiles that have slipped or broken and condensation or damp timbers in the loft, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Woodham Mortimer, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Woodham Mortimer (CM9)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- A structural engineer’s report
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
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Common questions in Woodham Mortimer
How do I find out if my home in Woodham Mortimer is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is the coastal weather around Woodham Mortimer hard on roofs?
Often, yes. Woodham Mortimer is within about 4 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
How do I book a survey in Woodham Mortimer?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
Ponding, blistering, splits and cracked surfaces are the common warning signs. Upstands and outlets are checked too.
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Cracks in a lead valley can send water into the roof, and lead is a target for theft.
The survey, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about one to two hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Older roofs in small places like Woodham Mortimer can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from every safe viewpoint outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Let us know about parking before the day
How to book
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Local roofs in Woodham Mortimer
Woodham Mortimer is within about 4 miles of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain. Older buildings in Essex frequently have clay tiles and weatherboarding, and a good many post-war and modern estates besides. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For landlords with property near South Woodham Ferrers station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. With Danbury Place about 2.7 miles west, the area around Woodham Mortimer has a long history. Older roofs nearby often mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is.
Woodham Mortimer is about 3 miles west of Maldon, in Essex. Woodham Mortimer gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Across Essex, we cover Woodham Mortimer and the places around it. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: CM9. You’ll find streets like Maldon Road, Conduit Lane and Bryant's Lane, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Woodham Mortimer: Hazeleigh (1 mile south-east), Woodham Walter (1 mile north), Curling Tye Green (2 miles north-east), Ulting (3 miles north) and Maldon (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (6 miles west), Basildon (12 miles south-west), Braintree (12 miles north), Brentwood (15 miles south-west), Canvey Island (13 miles south) and Billericay (10 miles south-west).
Near you in Woodham Mortimer
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Hurdlemarker's Arms, among other places. The closest station to Woodham Mortimer is South Woodham Ferrers station, roughly 4.3 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Baddow Hospital (4.9 miles west). Open spaces near Woodham Mortimer include Danbury Ridge Nature Reserves.
Common roof problems in Woodham Mortimer
What’s under the slates or tiles is as important as the coverings themselves. Breathable membranes only appeared in the UK in the late 1990s, so older roofs often have bitumen felt, and very old ones may have none. Felt that has torn or perished stops doing its job.
Problems we come across often include:
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
Take an older house close to Church of St Margaret: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Before booking anyone
- What experience they bring
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Their insurance cover
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?